Why Breathwork Isn't Always Safe For Nervous System Regulation & What To Do Instead | Jessica Maguire
About this episode
Jessica Maguire discusses the complexities of breathwork and its effects on the nervous system with Dr. Will Cole.
Jessica Maguire - physiotherapist, nervous system researcher, and founder of Repairing the Nervous System - joins Dr. Will Cole for one of the most scientifically rich conversations the podcast has had on trauma, regulation, and healing. They cover the eight sensory systems, the overlooked science of interoception, why IBS has been reclassified as a gut-brain disorder, the freeze and collapse response, and why breathwork can actually dysregulate people who aren't ready for it. Jessica also shares her personal loss and the research journey it set in motion, and gives practical in-the-moment tools for nervous system repair grounded in neuroplasticity principles. For all links mentioned in this episode, visit www.drwillcole.com/podcast . Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: Get 15% off your first order when you visit Coyuchi.com/ABW . Help protect your home systems – and your wallet – with HomeServe against covered repairs. Plans start at just $4.99 a month. Go to HomeServe.com to…
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Will Cole
Guest: Jessica Maguire
Topics covered
- breathwork
- nervous system regulation
- trauma
- interoception
- gut-brain disorder
- neuroplasticity
- healing
Keywords
- breathwork
- nervous system
- trauma
- interoception
- IBS
- neuroplasticity
- healing tools
Sponsors
Coyuchi, HomeServe, Apple, AT&T
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Repairing the Nervous System
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